Results 141-160 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: Yesterday, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform announced that he is considering the establishment of a reserve Garda force, which would be made up of approximately 1,200 voluntary people, to patrol the streets. We have heard many proposals from the Minister recently. On each occasion the Angelus bells ring, he seems to get divine inspiration. I again ask that the Minister come...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: The honeymoon is over.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State for the debate on the Bill. I will make a number of points about it and I would like the Minister of State to comment on them. I would welcome any Bill to tackle the problems of organised crime and terrorism, but this Bill makes few changes to the criminal law. It simply provides a statutory basis for the way in which the joint investigation teams will be set...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister. I do not intend to delay the passage of the Bill because I want to see its provisions implemented so that we can bring to order to licensees who are not managing their pubs properly and people who misbehave in pubs or on the streets. Anything that helps to improve the situation must be welcomed and, in that context, I welcome the Bill. The Minister has a huge...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: The Minister made a commitment that an additional 2,000 gardaí would be provided. When will we see them, taking into account how few gardaí can be trained in Templemore at any one time? I want to see those additional 2,000 gardaí on our streets at the earliest opportunity. I want them today, if possible. I would like the Minister to speak to the House about his suggestion in regard to a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: There are vans which also sell drink in communities.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: That is what I was going to say. Of course, there should not be. I presume the Bill will address this issue.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (15 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: There is a great cross-over between the two Bills but certainly the vans in question should be put off the road and those involved in the business prosecuted. I welcome and support the Bill which I wish to see implemented as quickly as possible. I also want to see the other Bills, particularly the intoxicating Liquor Bill, brought before us as soon as possible in order that we can deal with...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, subsection (1), line 40, to delete "Subject to subsection (2),". Section 2(1) provides that the Garda Commissioner will be the competent authority of the Sate for the purposes of the Council framework decision. However, section 2(2) qualifies this by providing that where "the competent authority of another Member State requires a request to it under section...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I understand the problems that arise from the failure by some member states to accept the Garda Commissioner as the competent authority when requesting information. While there is little that can be done about this, the matter should be raised at European level to see if it could be overcome. In the meantime we must accept the current position and I will withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 7, subsection (1), lines 5 to 7, to delete "if the circumstances so require, for such period or periods as may be agreed by the Competent Authority" and substitute "for such periods not exceeding its duration since establishment, or if the circumstances so require, for such periods as may be agreed by the Competent Authority in consultation with the Minister".

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: My question as to whether the Minister had full trust in the Garda Commissioner was dealt with on section 2. The provisions in section 5 make possible lengthy investigations, many of which may be carried out at the same time. I have no doubt that this will give rise to serious costs. To prevent this happening, I tabled this amendment which seeks to provide that investigations may be extended...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 5: In page 7, between lines 8 and 9 to insert the following new subsection: "(2) Each joint investigation team to be established under this Act shall be costed by the Competent Authority prior to establishment.".

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: As I said on Second Stage, I support the Bill. The amendments I have tabled are an attempt to improve it. I fully respect the benefits of having these joint investigation teams and, as the Minister of State said, the cost is worthwhile. However, I make these points at a time when our Garda force is under serious pressure and we have not provided for the additional resources that are needed to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I will withdraw the amendment, although I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response. Looking at the model of the Garda drugs operations, which are costed, one can see that this could be a worthwhile exercise. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: May I address that?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I am disappointed that my amendment has been ruled out of order. The Bill does not provide any additional resources to the Garda to carry out the heavy burden of work its provision will impose upon the service. The legislation is lacking in this regard. Question put and agreed to. Sections 16 and 17 agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported without amendment. Report Stage...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, to the House. Under section 2, food premises, food stalls or food vehicles within the meaning of the food hygiene regulations are included. How will this Bill be applied to takeaway outlets? How is the manager of such an outlet to cope with disorderly behaviour by people who have perhaps come from the local pub and congregate outside the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: These outlets do not sell drink so they are not responsible for the individual becoming intoxicated. Why should the owner of a takeaway, for instance, be held responsible for the misbehaviour of somebody who is under the influence of alcohol as a result of taking drink in a licensed premises? It will be extremely difficult to oblige the owners of food premises to be responsible for the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Sheila Terry: I agree that anybody who commits a crime anywhere, be it outside a chip shop, a dance hall or a club, must be held responsible under the law for their actions. The difference is that we are placing an onus on the owners of food premises to ensure that this type of behaviour does not occur outside their premises. I agree that a person who commits a crime outside a premises must be held...